What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from India to South Africa

How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

The flight from India to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Mumbai (a popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 12h 35m on average. If you fly from Bengaluru (another popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 13h 55m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from India according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 67% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?

Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?

There are 7 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:50 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 02:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 45,887Ethiopian Air

Tue, 22 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

11:05 - 03:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 02:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

32h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 45,981Ethiopian Air

Thu, 15 Apr - Sun, 11 Jul

02:40 - 13:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 01:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 45m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 52,751Kenya Airways

Sat, 3 Apr - Sun, 11 Apr

02:40 - 00:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 01:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

33h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 53,033Kenya Airways

Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

17:10 - 08:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 07:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 55,290Etihad Airways

Thu, 25 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar

13:55 - 08:15BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

23h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 55,384Etihad Airways

Thu, 15 Apr - Sun, 11 Jul

16:05 - 11:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

18h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 62,248Emirates

Fri, 12 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

10:25 - 11:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 62,248Emirates

Fri, 12 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb

10:50 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:00 - 01:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 65,633Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

02:40 - 13:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

12:35 - 07:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 66,950Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

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04:05 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 02:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 51,999Ethiopian Air

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

04:05 - 13:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 02:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 51,999Ethiopian Air

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

22:00 - 08:25BLR Bengaluru Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 08:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BLR Bengaluru Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 57,359Etihad Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

02:40 - 15:50BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

01:35 - 01:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 61,214Kenya Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

04:20 - 08:25BLR Bengaluru Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 19:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BLR Bengaluru Intl

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 61,496Etihad Airways

Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

09:55 - 17:25DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 69,113Qatar Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 13 Jan

02:40 - 10:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 01:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

₹ 71,087Kenya Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

02:40 - 10:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21:45 - 01:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 30m1 stop Cairo

₹ 74,848Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

02:40 - 10:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21:45 - 01:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 30m1 stop Cairo

₹ 75,036Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:55 - 17:25DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:55 - 08:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 98,168Qatar Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 13 Jan

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Etihad Airways flights from India to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

15 Apr

BOM13:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB08:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Jul

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m

1 stop

BOM12:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 55,384

Etihad Airways

20 Feb

BLR16:25Bengaluru Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Feb

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m

1 stop

BLR08:45Bengaluru Intl

₹ 56,700

Etihad Airways

13 Nov

BLR22:00Bengaluru Intl

13h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

BLR08:40Bengaluru Intl

₹ 57,359

Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

22 Dec

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Dec

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 45,887

Ethiopian Air

23 Feb

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

2 Mar

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 45,981

Ethiopian Air

10 Dec

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 Dec

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 46,075

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 22/12

10:50-13:30

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

23:00-02:35

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 45,887

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 15/4

11:05-03:55

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/7

14:30-02:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 45,981

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 3/4

02:40-13:35

2 stops14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/4

14:25-01:40

2 stops31h 45m

₹ 52,751

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 3/3

02:40-00:25

1 stop25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

12:05-01:30

1 stop33h 55m

₹ 53,033

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 25/3

17:10-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/3

09:45-07:10

1 stop17h 55m

₹ 55,290

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 15/4

13:55-08:15

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/7

09:45-12:45

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 55,384

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 12/2

16:05-11:35

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/2

20:00-17:50

1 stop18h 20m

₹ 62,248

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 12/2

10:25-11:35

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/2

13:40-08:30

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 62,248

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 23/12

10:50-13:30

1 stop30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

17:00-01:30

1 stop29h 00m

₹ 65,633

Fastest return journey

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 8/2

02:40-13:35

2 stops14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

12:35-07:30

1 stop15h 25m

₹ 66,950

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from India, with most prices found around ₹ 51,905. If you are unable to visit South Africa during the month of October, then departing from India during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 52,187.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around ₹ 69,254 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from India for as low as ₹ 63,941 on momondo.

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Best price found	₹ 29,526
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
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The best one-way flight to South Africa from India in the past 72 hours is ₹ 29,526. The best return flight deal from India to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 45,887.

The fastest flight from India to South Africa takes 12h 50m

There are no direct flights from India to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from India to South Africa.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?
Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?
There are 7 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 29,166	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 37,392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 37,594	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 38,579	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 40,837	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 41,483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 61,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,694 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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